Four Worlds Make presentation to UN

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LETHBRIDGE - Phil Lane, co-ordinator of the University of Lethbridge's Four Worlds Development Project, recently made a presentation to the United Nations Annual Conference for Non-Governmental Organizations.

The conference was held in New York City, January 22 and 23 at UN Head-quarters and attracted more than 800 delegates.

The conference highlighted the "Betterment of the Human Condition." Issues of concern were those with international implications, including hunger, famine, food security, disaster relief, human rights, and narcotics and substance abuse control.

Lane's presentation focused on the work that the Four Worlds Development Project had undertaken in research and education for Native groups. The project works towards re-establishing channels for human and community development, the end result being the elimination of alcohol and drug abuse. The major resource used in achieving this goal is the wisdom of Native Elders.